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“I can’t believe this has happened to you, you were a good lad - had some points people didn’t like but don’t we all - no one is perfect.

“You didn’t deserve this, you were very loved by many and will be missed, we’ve been friends for years.”

Another person wrote: “Thoughts are with you all. Heartbreaking news,” and another person wrote: “Thinking of you all. Can’t comprehend what’s happened. Absolutely gutted for you all - goes without saying all my heartfelt love.”

Hugh Road, Stoke, Coventry. A man has died following an attack in a property in the road.

Det Sgt Michelle Kiedron, from Coventry CID, said: “We’re in the early stages of the investigation but we know that the victim and suspects were known to each other.

“My team are also currently reviewing the original charges as this is now a murder inquiry.

“We continue to piece together the circumstances of this man’s death and I would urge anyone who has any information -regardless of how insignificant you think it may be to please get in touch.”

Thorpe and Weeks will next appear at Warwick Crown Court on September 29 for a plea hearing - when new charges could potentially be put to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Sgt Kiedron on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.